Record number of Jewish lawmakers sworn in to Australian Parliament

The three new Australian parliamentarians join three fellow Jewish incumbents, as the number of MPs who wear kippas in parliament will now number two.

Australia's Minister for Resources, Energy and Northern Australia Josh Frydenberg participates in a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra,

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ByARIEL WHITMAN

AUGUST 30, 2016 10:23

Record number of Jewish lawmakers sworn in to Australian Parliament

The three new Australian parliamentarians join three fellow Jewish incumbents, as the number of MPs who wear kippas in parliament will now number two.

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Record number of Jewish lawmakers sworn in to Australian Parliament

The three new Australian parliamentarians join three fellow Jewish incumbents, as the number of MPs who wear kippas in parliament will now number two.

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